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Are you genetically predisposed to love dogs?
Research from Sweden has proven that the inclination to like dogs is primarily caused by nature, rather than nurture. In other words, if you like dog…
6 years, 10 months ago
Dogs get stressed if their humans are stressed: here's how we know
A recent study from Sweden has shown that dogs get stressed in ways that parallel the stress felt by their owners. This is the first time that trans-…
6 years, 10 months ago
Can toxic summertime plants harm dogs?
Dogs are prone to eating anything that they feel like eating, and that means that sometimes they eat substances that can do them harm. And since many…
6 years, 11 months ago
Chocolate and dogs: a dangerous combination at Easter
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, and at Easter, there's so much chocolate around that it is common for dogs to eat a toxic amount. To learn more about…
7 years ago
Should the sale of dogs online be banned in Ireland?
The Irish government is talking about banning the sale of dogs online. Is this a realistic option? Or are there other measures that should be used fi…
7 years, 1 month ago
St Patrick may have driven the snakes from Ireland, but they are back. Podcast from Pete the Vet
On St Patrick's Day weekend, snakes come to mind. St Patrick may have ensured that Ireland is snake-free, but snakes are back. They're a popular pet …
7 years, 1 month ago
Podcast: the changing gender balance of the veterinary world
In this podcast, recorded on International Women's Day, Pete discusses the changing gender balance of the veterinary profession, with the trend for m…
7 years, 1 month ago
How to handle over-enthusiastic dogs and wriggly, even angry, cats.
Humans have to work with pets, to keep them under control. Whether it's a dog straining at the leash, or a cat objecting to having a blood sample bei…
7 years, 2 months ago
Buying a winter coat for dogs - is it worth doing in cold weather?
Do you need to get a coat for your dog in winter? And if so, what type of coat is best? Listen to this podcast to find out more.
7 years, 3 months ago
Insect based pet food: an eco-friendly, animal-welfare friendly alternative? Podcast
Globally, pets consume around 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and this is set to grow further with the trend for feeding human grade meat t…
7 years, 3 months ago